Technical data
- Product Name: Nutmeg
- Latin name: Myristica fragrans
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Origin:
- Parts used:
- Origin of parts:
- CAS: 8008-45-5
Features
- Scent: Warm, sweet, spicy, slightly woody with a rich nutty-balsamic depth
- Scent type: Spices
- Note: Middle
- Color: Colorless to pale yellow
- Viscosity: Thin, free-flowing
Blends with
Golden Hearth
Purpose
- A festive, welcoming aroma for gatherings.
- Recipe
3 drops Nutmeg, 4 drops Sweet Orange, 2 drops Cinnamon, 1 drop Clove in diffuser
Slow Sunday
Purpose
- A grounding massage blend for restful weekends.
- Recipe
2% dilution in 30 ml jojoba — 4 drops Nutmeg, 5 drops Lavender, 3 drops Frankincense
Dillution guideline
- Use at maximum 1% dilution for skin application (about 6 drops per 30 ml carrier oil such as jojoba or argan).
- Patch test
Apply a small diluted amount to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before broader use.
- Children
Not recommended for children under 6. Use with caution and lower dilution for older children.
- Pregnancy
Avoid during pregnancy and nursing due to potent constituents like myristicin.
- Pets
Keep away from cats, dogs and birds — nutmeg can be toxic to pets.
- Photosensitivity
Not typically associated with photosensitivity.
- Ingestion
Do not ingest. Internal use only under qualified professional guidance.
- Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place away from sunlight and heat. Best used within 2 years of opening.
